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Bachelor of Engineering Science (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

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Become a qualified Engineering Technologist with strong theoretical and practical training in the areas of electrical and electronic engineering.  You will be responsible for:

  • electricity generation and distribution
  • the design of complex electronic equipment
  • the management of large industrial manufacturing plants
  • researching and developing new energy sources
  • designing and managing communications infrastructure (telephones, radio, TV and the internet)

The Bachelor of Engineering Science course is delivered using a Problem Based Learning approach. You will learn to work with real problems and projects in the workplace and community.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science

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Careers

As an Engineering technologist you may have a career in:

  • embedded systems
  • electronic circuit board design
  • factory automation
  • computer networking
  • power electronics

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to produce graduates who:

  • have a solid foundation of scientific, engineering and project management knowledge;
  • can develop creative and practical solutions to engineering problems;
  • can communicate appropriately and effectively in different modes with different audiences;
  • can work independently and collaboratively;
  • can understand community needs in the context of societal aspirations and expectations;
  • have both the skills and motivation to continue learning as professionals; and
  • are work-ready and thus attractive to prospective employers.
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Units and electives

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BUSINESS/TECHNICAL ELECTIVE (12 Credit Points)

BUSINESS/TECHNICAL ELECTIVE (12 credit points)

Business/Technical electives can be chosen from The School of Engineering and Science or from other Faculties within the university with approval from the course co-ordinator.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • TAFE: Applicant with relevant VET qualification may be granted up to 192 credit points of exemption.
  • Year 12: Pre-requisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in one of further mathematics, mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics. Selection mode: CY12: ATAR and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. NONY12: Academic record (see institutional page). Middle-band: Completing physics and/ or specialist mathematics = an aggregate 3 points higher per study, to a maximum of 6 points.
  • International: Full-fee paying international students must have qualifications which are equivalent to those listed above. In addition, they must provide evidence of proficiency in English language: - IELTS -an overall band score of 6+ or equivalent, subject to individual profile
  • Mature: Mature Age applicant will be considered on the case by case basis. RPL may be granted for relevant experience gained in employment.
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Engineering and Science.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Please contact the course coordinator Mr Yauman Ng to find out more.
  • Phone +61 3 9919 4724 or email yauman.ng@vu.edu.au
  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

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Information about course fees, articulation and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations, and services available to students can be accessed on the University’s website or by contacting the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100.

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